Life With Elara - “No Good Weed Goes Unpunished”

Shortwave KitschSeason 9, Episode 5Life With Elara - “No Good Weed Goes Unpunished.”Written by Brandon L. Joyner Synopsis: Get ready for an out-of-this-world comedy with “Life with Elara!” When Elara Newton, a cosmic being from Jupiter, tries to make a home on Earth with her loving—and very human—husband, Dean, the results are anything but ordinary. This episode follows Elara’s latest quest: fitting in with the local Petal Pusher's Gardening Club. Determined to prove herself, she teams up with her best friend, Mabel, and together they plant a garden that’s, well, not exactly from this planet. As glowing vegetables and shimmering flowers begin to sprout overnight, Elara scrambles to keep her secret—and her garden—under wraps, especially when the club’s tough-as-nails leader drops by for a surprise inspection. Will Elara’s otherworldly methods help her finally fit in, or will her latest experiment put her—and her new life—at risk? Can she keep her identity hidden, or will her backyard become the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons? Tune in to find out!Cast:Luciana Marcial - Elara NewtonDavid Englehart - Dean NewtonMaddie Casto - Mabel HirschAndrea Catangay - Charlotte WhiteKerry Bowers - Kerry Johnson“Dr. Clutterbuck’s Little Fix-It Tool Set"Larry Perewiznyk - JeromeFred Hutter - GordonBrandon L. Joyner - PeteyAndrea Catangay - AmandaSong - “On the Other Side” Sung by Maddie CastoLyrics by Brandon L. JoynerMusic by Brandon L. Joyner and Frank DuvallSong - “Until Next Time”Sung by David Joyner, Jeannie Joyner, John Joyner, Kristen N. Granet and the Cast of SWK Music by Pedro M. ToroLyrics by Brandon L. Joyner Narrated by David Joyner “Life With Elara Theme” by Frank Duvall Music Direction and Accompaniment by Joanna NorwoodSound Effects performed LIVE by Brooke RashProduction Team:Producers: Maddie Casto-Koebler, Kristen N. Granet, Brandon L. Joyner, Brooke RashSound Engineer: Matt Ciclon Sound Mixing: Matt CiclonRecorded by: Matt CiclonBusiness Manager: Kristen N. Granet Original episode art by Maddie Casto-KoeblerLogo: LinkonThis Episode is Proudly Brought to You by the Generous Support of:Justin Wham - Flowers & Events (⁠jwweddingsandevents.com/⁠)Karen's Korner Frame & Gift Shop (⁠karenskornerframeandart.com/⁠)Charleston Caroling Company (⁠https://www.charlestoncarolingcompany.com/⁠)The Greenery Florist (⁠https://greeneryfloristcharleston.com/⁠)Rusty Bull Brewing Co. (⁠https://rustybullbrewing.com/⁠)Such and Such Designs (⁠www.suchandsuchdesigns.com⁠) Toro Music Studio (⁠www.toromusicstudio.com⁠)Special Thanks to:Lesa Spillers, Julia Sorenson, Tara O'Shields, Rose Newman, Josh Anderson, Kerry Bowers, Jeff & Teri Ziccardi, The Joyner Family, Cheryl Granet, Seth Milling-Furchgott, Jef Bailey, Alison Le, Brad Walbeck along with other marvelous yet anonymous donors!Connect with Us: ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ @swkradioshowRead episode transcripts! (Available NOW!) For more information on who we are and what we're about, visit:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our show thrives with the support of our Patreon community! If you're able, we invite you to be part of the journey and help sustain the laughter for episodes to come.Support Our SWK Pod: ⁠patreon.com/SWKRadioShow